Course Curriculum

How To Start a Youtube Channel: Teach Your Passion

10sections
86lectures
10h 7mtotal

What you’ll learn

  • Completely set up your YouTube channel and publish it live so you can start posting videos.

  • Rank your YouTube videos in the search engines and gain organic traffic to your videos without having to pay $1000s to some SEO expert

  • Design your own stunning & professional YouTube channel art using a free tool that provides online templates for you to use. No design skills required.

  • Create your own inexpensive filming studio at home with our checklist of lighting / filming equipment - it's simpler than you think.

  • Edit and upload your very first video (and many more to come!) to your YouTube channel using our step by step video guide

  • Plan and map out a regular publishing schedule for releasing videos on a consistent and frequent basis

  • Build a successful 'how-to' YouTube channel by applying the strategies for getting more subscribers and regular viewers

01

Welcome! Jewel & Auret here. :) Here's what to expect from taking our course.

4 lectures • 26min

  • How to Get the Most Out of This Course + What You Need to Know

    Welcome to the start of your "How to Start a YouTube Channel" journey!  Jewel and I are so excited to have you here. In this video, I share a few things you need to know about how the course is laid out, along with how you can make the most out of the material here.

    4:44

  • Student Success from all Different Niches + A Bit About Our Own Channel

    In this video, Jewel shows you a few YouTubers we've personally worked with to help start or improve their channel growth. All of these YouTubers had no prior experience or knowledge on how to start a channel. We're so excited to see the success of our clients and we hope this video inspires you to see that any type of channel can grow, as long as you are committed to the process.

    7:37

  • Part 1: What To Expect When Starting a New YouTube Channel?

    Advice from Jewel in 2016 (which still holds true!) on what to expect when starting a YouTube channel.  It's good to know what you're getting into so that you can confidently decide whether being on YouTube is right for you. Keep in mind that building a YouTube channel is like building an asset - it may cost resources up front to make it grow, but it's something that's going to keep paying you over and over again in the future (monetarily, emotionally, in opportunities, etc.)

    6:40

  • Part 2: What To Expect When Starting a New YouTube Channel? (2020 Additions)

    Additional advice from Jewel in on what to expect when starting a YouTube channel.  It's good to know what you're getting into so that you can confidently decide whether being on YouTube is right for you. Keep in mind that building a YouTube channel is like building an asset - it may cost resources up front to make it grow, but it's something that's going to keep paying you over and over again in the future (monetarily, emotionally, in opportunities, etc.)

    7:18
02

Setting Up Your YouTube Channel

11 lectures • 1hr 2min

  • Why do you want to create a YouTube channel?

    It's important to identify why you want to start a YouTube channel so that you can always anchor into WHY you started this journey.

    2:24

  • What will your channel be about? (Things to Keep in Mind)

    You may already know what should your YouTube channel be about, but here are a few things to keep in mind when deciding on the topic of your channel. Should it be broad topic-ed? More narrowed down?  This video will help answer those questions.

    4:19

  • Coming up with your YouTube channel name

    Here are 4 main elements plus additional tips to keep in mind when coming up with your YouTube channel name.  In this video, we'll brainstorm different channel names that fit into the these guidelines.

    8:53

  • How to create your youtube channel

    In this video, I'll show you exactly how to create your YouTube channel from scratch using the name you came up with in the previous lecture. You can skip to the 5 minute mark if you already have a Google Account!

    7:57

  • YouTube Channel Artwork: Helpful Tips for a Great Banner!

    Your YouTube channel artwork consists of your main YouTube banner and your profile or avatar image. In this video, I share a few tips for how to design your YouTube banner, what information to include on it and also what to consider if you're creating the banner yourself vs outsourcing it to a designer.

    7:37

  • How to Create Your Own YouTube Channel Banner Without Photoshop

    If you have no design skills whatsoever and you want to know how to design your own YouTube channel banner without Photoshop, this lecture is for you.  This tool makes it easy for you to completely customize and create your own YouTube banner using royalty free images.

    12:04

  • How to upload your YouTube channel banner

    In this video, I'll show you how to upload your YouTube banner to your channel and also how to preview it on different devices to confirm that everything looks good and no important info is cut off.

    2:06

  • How to upload a YouTube profile picture

    Here's how to upload a YouTube profile picture (which should be a photo of you, if you are going to be in your videos).  If you're not going to be in your videos, you can upload a logo instead.

    4:07

  • HELP! My YouTube profile picture isn't updating. (Here's What to Do)

    I've had some students express that their YouTube avatar image (aka profile picture) doesn't show as updated after they've uploaded it. So I created this lecture to show you how to fix this issue.

    2:34

  • Tips for How to Write Your YouTube Channel Description (About Section)

    When someone lands on your YouTube channel and clicks on the ABOUT tab, this is where they expect to see a description on your YouTube channel. In this video, I'll show you how to add this information and tips for how to write an effective YouTube channel description.

    4:27

  • Personalizing your channel layout and adding your own links

    Customize your YouTube channel by enabling layout customization, adding a channel trailer, and arranging up to five links on the banner and about page, including a contact email.

    5:11
03

Prepping Your Content & Filming Your First YouTube Video

12 lectures • 1hr 23min

  • Coming Up With Endless Video Ideas

    We have uploaded over 1200 videos to our channel and never feel like we're going to run out of sharing knowledge!  In this video, you'll learn how to brainstorm video ideas. I'll walk through an example with you and will also give you tips on where to find more video ideas.

    11:22

  • Where Should You Film?

    In this lecture, Jewel describes different options for your filming space / where you will be filming your YouTube videos, including what to have in your background and other tips for an ideal filming space.

    4:07

  • To Be On Camera or Not To Be On Camera?

    If you're struggling to decide whether or not to be on camera for your YouTube videos, this video will help. Jewel gives her reasoning for why being on camera can work to your advantage when it comes to connecting with your viewers; however, you can still grow a successful YouTube channel without showing your face.

    4:16

  • Tips for Speaking on Camera & Knowing What to Say

    Many people find it awkward or scary or nerve-wrecking to look into the camera lens. In this video, Jewel shares her tips for how to become better at speaking on camera for your YouTube videos, and she also shares a bit about how we prepare for filming YouTube videos.

    6:25

  • These Tips Will Help You Get Into the Habit of Filming Videos

    In this video Jewel shares her tips for getting into the habit of filming YouTube videos. There are certain actions you can take to cue yourself right before starting to film. It's so easy to procrastinate with a task like filming videos, especially because it's an uncomfortable task for a lot of people.  These cues act as a trigger for you to get into 'filming mode' and they make it easier to start recording.

    6:21

  • Simple Youtube Filming Setup for Laptop Under 200 Dollars

    In this video, Jewel shares a simple YouTube filming setup that we use, which is comprised of a webcam, a usb microphone, and a ring light - all of which you can get for under $200.

    5:38

  • DSLR Canon M50 Setup in Low Light for Filming (Higher Budget)

    This is a higher budget YouTube filming set up using the Canon M50 DSLR camera that we wanted to share with you, especially if you're someone who can only film in the evenings.

    2:52

  • How Long Should my Youtube Video Be?

    This lecture answers one of the most common YouTuber questions we get: "how long should my YouTube video be?"

    4:10

  • Go Film Your First Video!

    Now that you've learned what equipment to use, where to film, how to come up with ideas and what to do just before filming, we want you to go film your first YouTube video!

    1:37

  • What About Video Editing Software?

    5:18

  • How to edit your video

    18:38

  • Video Editing Techniques: Jumpcut Editing Style

    Learn the jump cut editing style that cuts out pauses and mistakes to deliver fast, concise, and entertaining tutorials, boosting viewer engagement and keeping attention spans in check.

    11:50
04

YouTube SEO: Optimizing Your Video & Uploading it to Your Channel

15 lectures • 2hr 13min

  • Introduction to YouTube SEO

    Once you know how to do YouTube SEO, you'll be able to attract viewers and subscribers organically to your channel. I'll also share with you what YouTube keyword tool we use which simplifies the entire process of doing keyword research for your videos.

    3:58

  • The Best YouTube Keyword Research Tool

    Tubebuddy is the world's number one rated YouTube channel management tool. This tool does so many things for you, but we mainly use it as our primary keyword research tool and it's helped us immensely in terms of ranking our videos in the search engines.

    6:30

  • STEP 1: How to Find Your Main Keyword Phrase

    STEP 1 of YouTube SEO is How to Find Your Main Keyword Phrase

    15:38

  • STEP 2: How to Title Your YouTube Video

    STEP 2 of YouTube SEO is How to Find Your Main Keyword Phrase

    9:43

  • STEP 3: How to Come Up with your Video Tags

    STEP 3 of YouTube SEO is How to Come Up with your Video Tags

    9:47

  • UPDATE: Copying Tags from Tubebuddy - Button Has Moved!

    Learn how to copy supporting tags in Tubebuddy's keyword explorer after copy button moved from the top right to the bottom under actions; use the arrow to copy to clipboard.

    1:16

  • STEP 4: How to Optimize Your Video Descriptions

    STEP 4 of YouTube SEO is How to Optimize Your Video Descriptions

    11:42

  • How to Grab Your "Replay" Link for the Description

    Grab the full watch link and paste it into the description as a replay link to backlink the video and reinforce the main keyword phrase.

    3:59

  • STEP 5: Change Your Video Filename

    STEP 5 of YouTube SEO is How to Optimize Your Video Descriptions

    6:49

  • YouTube SEO Example Document from Previous Lectures

    0:47

  • Youtube Keyword Research Example 1: Interview Video

    Watch over my shoulder as I follow the YouTube SEO strategy steps while optimizing this video.

    19:28

  • Youtube Keyword Research Example 2: Design Tutorial

    Watch over my shoulder as I follow the YouTube SEO strategy steps while optimizing this video.

    12:25

  • Using Tubebuddy SEO Studio to Check Your Titles, Tags, Description & Thumbnail

    In addition to the Keyword Explorer, Tubebuddy has another tool called SEO Studio which you can use to double check the optimization strength of your title, tags and description. It also allows you to see what your thumbnail looks like among the first page results. In this video, I show you how to use the Tubebuddy SEO Studio to optimize your video even further.

    8:57

  • Uploading Your Video to Youtube (Standard Way)

    In this video, I'll show you how to upload your video to your channel from within your YouTube Studio dashboard.

    11:15

  • Uploading Your Video to Youtube (with Tubebuddy SEO Studio)

    In this video, I'll show you how to upload your video to your channel using the Tubebuddy SEO studio tool.

    11:14
05

Getting More YouTube Views and Subscribers

14 lectures • 1hr 34min

  • What Makes a Good YouTube Thumbnail That Gets Clicks?

    YouTube thumbnails don't directly impact search ranking, but they do indirectly because a professional thumbnail can impact your click through rate, which in turn helps more people discover your videos. In this video, I'll share 5 design tips for what makes a good YouTube thumbnail that people will actually click on.

    10:49

  • Designing Your Thumbnail Using Fotor

    You can design your YouTube thumbnails using a free online tool called Fotor and in this lecture, I'll show you how to do that. There are other free tools you can use like Canva.  I also give you the option of outsourcing thumbnail design.

    11:35

  • How To Properly Ask For More YouTube Subscribers and Likes

    Deliver valuable content and end with a clear call to action to like and subscribe, boosting subscriber growth through quality videos and genuine engagement.

    4:45

  • How To Get A YouTube Intro For $5

    Learn how to get a professional YouTube intro for $5 by outsourcing to Fiverr. Review six variations, share your logo and tagline, and integrate the result into all your videos.

    5:42

  • Youtube mobile app - Easy way to comment back

    Download the YouTube Creator Studio app to manage comments on the go, view comments in the dashboard, and respond quickly to boost channel growth.

    2:46

  • Responding to comments

    13:07

  • Promoting in Facebook groups

    5:20

  • How to Get More Views on Your YouTube Channel With Playlists

    5:57

  • YouTube Live Streaming Feature - Faster Way To Go Live

    6:03

  • The Significant Advantages to Livestreaming on YouTube

    We want to encourage you to do more YouTube livestreams on your channel, even if it's only once a week. There are so many benefits to livestreaming that can help you grow your YouTube channel at a faster rate.

    8:33

  • How To Livestream on YouTube From iPhone

    Learn to livestream on YouTube from your iPhone using the mobile app, sign in, tap live, set a title and privacy, and adjust camera angles and thumbnails.

    4:25

  • How to Create a YouTube Subscribe Link

    Get more YouTube subscribers by using this auto-subscribe link to your YouTube channel.

    4:27

  • Get More Subscribers Locally: Make a Youtube Business Card

    Get more YouTube subscribers locally with this smart tip on creating a YouTube business card.

    6:13

  • Tip to increase views on a specific video

    In this video, I'll share with you a tip on how to increase views on a YouTube video. This is if you want to boost views on a certain video to give it momentum and / or if you want more people to see a specific video.

    4:36
06

Next level: Automation + Organization Tips

6 lectures • 37min

  • Our Secret to Staying Consistent with Producing & Publishing Videos

    Consistently producing and uploading videos is one of the main keys to growing a successful YouTube channel. However, this is also one of the main things that we see our private mentoring clients struggle with. In this video, we share the system we use to film and release 5-6 videos a week on our YouTube channel without pulling our hair out.

    7:39

  • Creating Your Publishing Schedule: How Often & When Should I Upload?

    Wondering how often you should post to your YouTube channel? In this video, we'll answer this question and will also help you decide on a realistic publishing schedule for your YouTube channel. Your publishing schedule is how many videos you'll be posting on your channel per week and you'll also need to decide which days of the week you'll be posting.

    4:40

  • Using Uploading Video Defaults to Save Time

    You can adjust the default upload settings on your YouTube channel so that you don't have to do this repeatedly each time you upload a video to your channel.  This greatly helps save you time when uploading videos and in this video, I'll show you exactly how to do this.

    3:54

  • What is a YouTube Playlist + How to Create One?

    In this lecture, I explain more about what is a YouTube playlist and the benefits they have to your channel. I'll also show you how to create a YouTube playlist and how you can customize playlists for different purposes / depending on what you'd like to share with your viewers.

    9:48

  • How to Customize your YouTube Channel Layout to Feature Playlists

    Lets look at how to personalize the landing page of your YouTube channel with horizontal and vertical playlist features so that new visitors can instantly get to know what you're about.  Customizing your YouTube channel layout is also a great way to gain more views on featured videos and makes it easier for viewers to find what they're looking for / dive into your content further.

    6:25

  • Youtube Smart Reply Comments: Save Time With Quick Auto-Replies

    Explore YouTube's smart reply commenting feature and how it auto-suggests responses to comments, helping you reply faster, save time, and boost viewer engagement.

    4:34
07

Making Money on YouTube

7 lectures • 1hr 8min

  • 5 Ways We Make Money From Our YouTube Channel

    14:16

  • Getting Started with Amazon Affiliate Marketing: Just Got Our First Check

    Learn how Amazon affiliate marketing earns passive income from YouTube videos through affiliate links and cookies, illustrated by earning the first $110 check.

    2:50

  • How to sign up for an Amazon Affiliate Account and share your links

    In this video, I show you step by step how to sign up for an Amazon Affiliate account so that you can start earning affiliate commissions from the products you recommend to your viewers and subscribers.

    11:57

  • How to Promote Your Videos Using YouTube Ads

    In this video, Jewel shows you step by step how to set up an ad campaign in Google AdSense so that you can advertise your YouTube videos on other people's YouTube videos.  This is handy if you want to boost the visibility of a particular video on your channel.

    14:38

  • Teespring YouTube Integration- Selling Merch on YouTube

    You can earn money from your YouTube channel by selling branded merchandise to your viewers and subscribers. This merchandise will show up underneath all your YouTube videos and is called a merch shelf.  YouTube has integrated with TeeSpring to allow us to sell merch from your channel; however you do need at least 10K subscribers to enable this feature.

    13:58

  • How to Add Youtube Ad Breaks in the Middle of Your Videos

    learn to add mid video ad breaks on YouTube by enabling monetization for videos at least 10 minutes long, and place manual ad breaks at chosen timestamps.

    4:35

  • New Youtube Monetization Update 2020

    YouTube just updated their monetization rules for in-video ads - now you can have your ads on videos longer than 8 minutes in duration (previously was 10 minutes and above).

    5:28
08

YouTube Channel Growth & Earnings: Our Progression

6 lectures • 1hr

  • What I've Learned Being on Youtube After Uploading 1200 Videos To Our Channel

    When we hit our 1200 video uploads milestone our channel, Jewel shares lessons learned and a few takeaways from this entire exciting YouTube journey.

    12:28

  • Our YouTube Growth: 300 Subscribers in 3 Years VS 400 Subscribers in 1 Month!

    7:24

  • Youtube Channel Earnings: 20,000 Subscribers

    Learn how this tutorial channel earns income from Google AdSense, with nearly 19,000 subscribers and 3.5 million views, detailing monthly growth and ad revenue fluctuations.

    11:35

  • Youtube Channel Earnings: 22,000 Subscribers

    Discover how a 22,000-subscriber tutorial channel earns revenue from Google AdSense, with daily earnings insights, subscriber dynamics, and the importance of multiple income streams beyond AdSense.

    6:03

  • Youtube Channel Earnings 26,000 Subscribers

    11:47

  • Youtube Channel Earnings: 29,000 Subscribers

    This video explains how a Vancouver tutorial channel with 29k subscribers earns revenue from Google AdSense, affiliate marketing, courses, and sponsorships, while scaling to multiple daily uploads and live streams.

    10:19
09

Q&A: Common YouTuber Questions

10 lectures • 44min

  • How to Prep Your Filming Gear for Travel?

    In this video, Jewel explains how to prepare your filming gear for trips, including what equipment to bring and tips for ensuring you have enough battery and storage space on your camera.

    7:55

  • How to Find Free Royalty Free Music for Your Youtube Videos?: Top 5 YT Channels

    In this video, Jewel shares how to find high quality music for your YouTube videos that are also royalty free. There are many YouTube channels out there that make copyright free music for you to use in your videos but they are sometimes tricky to find. You have to make sure you're allowed to use the music you find, and in this video, I'll show you how to do that.

    8:15

  • How to Find Free Royalty Free Music for Your Youtube Videos?: YT Dashboard

    Explore YouTube's audio library for free copyright-free music and sound effects, filter by genre, mood, instrument, or duration, and download to use in your video editing software.

    5:15

  • How To Get Custom URL for Your YouTube Channel?

    Learn how to obtain a custom YouTube channel URL after reaching 100 subscribers by enabling the feature in YouTube Studio, selecting a desired URL, and confirming the change.

    4:03

  • YouTube Community Tab - How It Works

    Your community tab is a great way to strengthen the connection with your subscribers and further build your community. In this video, I talk about what the YouTube community tab is and how it works.

    5:28

  • How to Schedule Posts in Youtube Community Tab

    Your community tab is a great way to strengthen the connection with your subscribers and further build your community. In this video, I talk about how to schedule posts in your YouTube community tab.

    2:36

  • Do Facebook Views Count as YouTube Views?

    Copy your YouTube link into Facebook posts to trigger YouTube views from Facebook. Uploading the same video to Facebook without the link won't add to YouTube views.

    2:43

  • How to Delete a Youtube Video from Youtube Dashboard?

    1:29

  • How to Pin Comments on Your YouTube Channel?

    In this video, I show you how to pin comments on your YouTube channel and how you can use this to your advantage.

    4:36

  • If You Edit Your Youtube Video and Re-Upload it, Will You Lose the Views?

    In this video, I answer the common YouTuber question of: "if I take down my video to edit it and re-upload, will I lose the views?"

    1:44
10

BONUS Materials / Final Thoughts

1 lecture • 1min

  • BONUS Lecture: Helpful Links, Discounts and Freebies

    Explore a bonus lecture featuring helpful links, discounts, and freebies to kickstart your YouTube channel and share your passion.

    0:28